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3G Data Card

Plug a 3G data card in to your laptop and enjoy the freedom of 3G Mobile Broadband on your laptop:

• Access the Internet and your e-mail while your out of the office
• Connect to your corporate LAN / file server using VPN technology*
• No need to subscribe to Wireless LAN hotspot services - your Internet connection follows you around.
• Flexible tri-band and quad-band technology allows global connectivity
• Laptop 3G cards are available in PC card / PCMCIA and ExpressCard formats
• We sell PCMCIA to 3G ExpressCard converters here

Please note 3G data cards are slowly being phased out and replaced by the more popular 3G USB Modem form factor.

If you are a business traveller who needs worldwide support on your 3G data card, here is a useful resource to find out which GSM frequency support you need.

*Most 3G data cards allow transparent use of VPN software, but some 3G networks may block access to VPN functionality. You can see if your preferred 3G network allows VPN on our 3G Blocked Ports page.

If you are not sure which 3G data card is the best option for needs, please call our sales line on 0800 3277 923 and we will be happy to talk through your requirements or application.

Please note: All 3G data card sold on this page are SIM free, ie no contract.

We also stock a range of GSM Antenna.

3G ExpressCards
		Compatible UK 3G  Networks
3G Data Card	Click link for large Picture	3	Vodafone	Orange	T-Mobile	O2	Network Protocols	Max Download Speed*	Max Upload Speed*	Price + VAT	Click for Product Detail
Merlin XU870 ExpressCard 3G data card		√	√	√	√	√	Supports HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, and GPRS. Backwards compatible to UMTS (WCDMA) 850/1900/2100 MHz, 850/900/1800/1900 MHz EDGE / GPRS networks.	3.6 Mbps**	384 Kbps	Discontinued	Product Detail
Merlin X950D ExpressCard 3G data card		√	√	√	√	√	Supports Tri-band HSDPA / HSUPA / UMTS 850/1900/2100 MHz. Quad-band EDGE / GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz	7.2 Mbps	384 Kbps**	Discontinued	Product Detail
Option GlobeTrotter Express 7.2 3G data card		√	√	#8730;	√	√	Worldwide coverage via triple-band HSDPA / UMTS, quad-band E-GPRS/GSM, WCDMA 850/1900/2100 MHz, Edge / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz	7.2 Mbps	TBD	Discontinued	Product Detail
Option GlobeTrotter Express HSUPA 3G data card		√	√	√	√	√	Worldwide coverage through triple-band HSUPA / HSDPA / UMTS, quad-band EDGE/GSM	7.2 Mbps	2 Mbps	Discontinued	Product Detail
Sierra Wireless AirCard 880E 3G data card		√	√	√	√	√	Tri Band HSDPA / HSUPA / UMTS 850/1900/2100 MHz, Quad Band GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz	7.2 Mbps	2 Mbps	£145.00	Product Detail
Sierra Wireless AirCard 501 3G data card		√	√	√	√	√	Tri Band HSDPA / HSUPA / UMTS 850/1900/2100 MHz, Quad Band GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz	7.2 Mbps	5.76 Mbps	£127.50	Product Detail
3G Data Cards (PC Card)
		Compatible UK 3G  Networks
3G Data Card	Click link for large Picture	3	Vodafone	Orange	T-Mobile	O2	Network Protocols	Max Download Speed*	Max Upload Speed*	Price + VAT	Click for Product Detail
Option GlobeTrotter HSDPA 7.2 3G data card		√	√	√	√	√	Worldwide coverage through triple-band HSDPA / UMTS, quad-band EDGE/GSM	7.2 Mbps	384 Kbps	Discontinued	Product Detail
Option GT Max 7.2 Ready 3G data card		√	√	√	√	√	Worldwide coverage through triple-band HSDPA / UMTS, quad-band EDGE / GSM	7.2 Mbps	384 Kbps	Discontinued	Product Detail
Option GT Max HSUPA 3G data card		√	√	√	√	√	Worldwide coverage through triple-band HSUPA / HSDPA / UMTS, quad-band EDGE / GSM	7.2 Mbps	2 Mbps	Discontinued	Product Detail
Sierra Wireless AirCard 875 3G data card		√	√	√	√	√	850/1900/2100MHz WCDMA, 850/900MHz GSM / GPRS / EDGE	3.6 Mbps	384 Kbps	Discontinued	Product Detail
Sierra Wireless AirCard 880 HSUPA 3G data card		√	√	√	√	√	Tri Band HSDPA / UMTS 850/1900/2100 MHz, Quad Band GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz	7.2 Mbps	2 Mbps	£145.00	Product Detail

* Maximum download speed attainable with network support.
** A future Firmware upgrade will allow the 3G data card to operate at faster speeds. Click on the product detail to find out more information.
*** B-grade items have been used and returned. All items are boxed, tested working and come with limited two month warranty.
 

PCMCIA to ExpressCard Converter

If you want jump on the ExpressCard band wagon to future proof your purchase, but your current laptop has a PCMCIA slot built in, you will need a PCMCIA to ExpressCard converter - also known as an ExpressCard adapter.

We sell two ExpressCard adapters, one for Option's range of ExpressCards and another for Novatel ExpressCards. We cannot confirm if the adapters will work with other brands of ExpressCard.

Which type of 3G data card do I need?

Your laptop will most likely have a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA slot), or an ExpressCard slot. PC Cards are the older technology and are wider than the new ExpressCard /32 format. ExpressCards are also available in a 54mm wide format, so make sure you check your laptops specification before ordering.

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